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Nationalism
What do people commonly understand by the term nationalism?
If we were to take a quick poll of what people commonly understand by the term nationalism we are likely to get responses which talk about patriotism, national flags, sacrificing for the country, and the like. The Republic Day parade in Delhi is a striking symbol of Indian nationalism and it brings out the sense of power, strength, as well as diversity which many associate with the Indian nation.
But if we try to go deeper we will find that it is difficult to arrive at a precise and widely accepted definition of the term nationalism.
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Mention Rabindranath Tagore philosophy against western civilization.
What do people commonly understand by the term nationalism?
'The process of redrawing state boundaries continues to take place'. Explain.
Is nation a imagined community? Explain.
Mention the four elements of the State.
How is a nation different from other forms of collective belonging?
What do you understand by the right to national self–determination? How has this idea resulted in both formation and challenges to our nation–states?
Illustrate with suitable examples the factors that lead to the emergence of nationalist feelings.
“We have seen that nationalism can unite people as well as divide them, liberate them as well as generate bitterness and conflict.” Illustrate your answer with examples.
Neither descent, nor language, nor religion or ethnicity can claim to be a common factor in nationalisms all over the world. Comment.
How is a democracy more effective than authoritarian governments in dealing with conflicting nationalist aspirations?
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